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{{short description|Nepalese actor}}
{{short description|Nepalese actor}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name =Sunil Thapa
| name = Sunil Thapa
| image = Sunil Thapa.jpg
| image = Sunil Thapa.jpg
| native_name= सुनील थापा
| native_name = सुनील थापा
| native_name_lang=ne
| native_name_lang = ne
| birth_name =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|05|19|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1957|05|19|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Dang District, Nepal|Dang]], [[Nepal]]<ref>{{Cite web| title = Kurakani Shalabh Sanga (Sunil Thapa) - Episode 2 - YouTube| website = [[YouTube]]| access-date = 2023-01-09| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlg_Csm35yQ}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Kathmandu]], Nepal
| nationality = Nepali
| nationality =
| other_names = Ratey Kaila<br />Sher Singh
| other_names = Ratey Kaila<br />Sher Singh/Dinesh Lamichhane
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| occupation = [[Actor]]
| height =
| height =
| spouse = Rajani Thapa
| spouse = Rajani Limbu (Thapa)
| children = 2
| children = Anmol Thapa <small>(son)</small><br>Precious Thapa {{small|(daughter)}}
| website =
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}}


'''Sunil Thapa''' ({{lang-ne|सुनील थापा}}) is a leading [[Nepalese people|Nepalese]] actor <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inheadline.com/news/biography-of-sunil-thapa-an-antagonist-in-reel-life|title=Biography of Sunil Thapa; An antagonist in reel life|accessdate= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bossnepal.com/popular-villain-sunil-thapa/|title= Most popular villain Sunil Thapa|accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2018-01-18/actor-sunil-thapa-making-comeback-with-sher-bahadur.html|title= Actor Sunil Thapa making comeback with Sher Bahadur|accessdate= Jan 8, 2018}}</ref> who has appeared in [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali]], [[Bollywood]] and [[Bhojpuri cinema|Bhojpuri]] films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie ''[[Ek Duuje Ke Liye]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rati-Agnihotri-I-was-a-rare-North-Indian-girl-doing-well-down-South/articleshow/48155856.cms|title=Rati Agnihotri: I was a rare North Indian girl doing well down South - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>
'''Sunil Thapa''' ({{langx|ne|सुनील थापा}}) is a [[Nepalese people|Nepalese]] actor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inheadline.com/news/biography-of-sunil-thapa-an-antagonist-in-reel-life|title=Biography of Sunil Thapa; An antagonist in reel life}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bossnepal.com/popular-villain-sunil-thapa/|title= Most popular villain Sunil Thapa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2018-01-18/actor-sunil-thapa-making-comeback-with-sher-bahadur.html|title= Actor Sunil Thapa making comeback with Sher Bahadur|access-date= Jan 8, 2018}}</ref> who has appeared in [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali]], [[Bollywood]] and [[Bhojpuri cinema|Bhojpuri]] films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie ''[[Ek Duuje Ke Liye]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Rati-Agnihotri-I-was-a-rare-North-Indian-girl-doing-well-down-South/articleshow/48155856.cms|title=Rati Agnihotri: I was a rare North Indian girl doing well down South - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref>


He is an enigmatic figure in the [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali movie industry]], winning more number of awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali movies]].
He is an enigmatic figure in the [[Cinema of Nepal|Nepali movie industry]], winning more awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in Nepali movies.

He is the chairman of Everest Film Academy,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://everestfilmacademy.com.np/|title=Everest Film Academy- Follow Your Passion|date=22 August 2022|website=Everest Film Academy}}</ref> aiming to cultivate exceptional filmmakers who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Nepali Film Industry. As the chairman, he is dedicated to fostering a new generation of talent through Everest Film Academy.


==Career==
==Career==
Thapa started his modelling career in 1974 in [[Bombay]], with Binny's and Mafatlal Fabrics.
Thapa started his modelling career in 1974 in [[Mumbai]] (''then Bombay''), with Binny's and Mafatlal Fabrics.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}


During his early days, he was also engaged in sports and was a professional [[association football|football]] player for ICL Club Bombay and Orkay's [[Sports Club]].
During his early days, he was also engaged in sports and was a professional [[association football|football]] player for ICL Club Bombay and Orkay's [[Sports Club]].{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}


Besides acting and sports, he also worked as a photo journalist for JS Magazine (Junior Statesman) and covered the [[Bhutan]] Coronation in 1974. In 2014 he was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Film-fare Award for his extraordinary role in [[Mary Kom]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/finding-mary-kom-114082101060_1.html|title=Why Priyanka Chopra was picked to play Mary Kom|last=Ganesan|first=Ranjita|date=2014-08-23|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lexlimbu.com/blog/2013/06/13/nepali-actor-sunil-thapa-in-bhansalis-film-with-priyanka-chopra/|title= Nepali Actor Sunil Thapa in Bhansali’s Film With Priyanka Chopra|accessdate=June 13, 2013}}</ref> He is recently working for Nepali Movie "Sher Bahadur".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.977mag.net/sunil-thapa-to-portray-the-character-of-sher-bahadur/|title=Sunil Thapa To Portray The Character Of ‘Sher Bahadur’|accessdate=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myrepublica.com/news/22862/|title=Sunil Thapa being Sher Bahadur|accessdate=June 30, 2017}}</ref>
Besides acting and sports, he also worked as a photo journalist for JS Magazine (Junior Statesman) and covered the [[Bhutan]] Coronation in 1974. In 2014 he was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] for his extraordinary role in [[Mary Kom]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/finding-mary-kom-114082101060_1.html|title=Why Priyanka Chopra was picked to play Mary Kom|last=Ganesan|first=Ranjita|date=2014-08-23|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2017-09-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://lexlimbu.com/blog/2013/06/13/nepali-actor-sunil-thapa-in-bhansalis-film-with-priyanka-chopra/|title= Nepali Actor Sunil Thapa in Bhansali's Film With Priyanka Chopra|date= 13 June 2013|access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref> He is recently working for Nepali Movie "Sher Bahadur".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.977mag.net/sunil-thapa-to-portray-the-character-of-sher-bahadur/|title=Sunil Thapa To Portray The Character Of 'Sher Bahadur'}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myrepublica.com/news/22862/|title=Sunil Thapa being Sher Bahadur|access-date=June 30, 2017}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| 1981 || ''[[Ek Duuje Ke Liye]]'' || || [[Hindi]] ||
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| 1982 || ''Mashaal'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
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| 1989 || ''Chino'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
| 1986 || ''[[Manav Hatya]]'' || Police Constable Bajirao Kale || [[Hindi]] ||
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| 1989 || ''Chino'' || Rate Kaila || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
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| 1989 || ''Manu The Great'' || || [[Hindi]] ||
| 1989 || ''Manu The Great'' || || [[Hindi]] ||
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| 1989 || ''Albela'' || || [[Hindi]] ||
| 1989 || ''Albela'' || || [[Hindi]] ||
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|1991
|''Deuki''
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| 1992 || ''Naseebwaala'' || || [[Hindi]] ||
| 1992 || ''Naseebwaala'' || || [[Hindi]] ||
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|1992
|1992
|Bandhu
|[[Bandhu (1992 film)|''Bandhu'']]
|Inspector
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|Hindi/ Bengali
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| 1997 || ''Thuldai'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
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| 2000 || ''Aago'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
| 2000 || ''Aago'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
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| 2000 || ''[[Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri (2000 film)|Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri]]'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
| 2000 || ''Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
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|2000
|''[[Yo Maya Ko Sagar]]''
|Pitambar
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|2003
|Jetho Kancho
|''Jetho Kancho''
|Birkhe Saau
|Birkhe Saau
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|Nepali
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|2004
|Basanta Ritu
|''Basanta Ritu''
|Ranveer Singh
|Ranveer Singh
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|Karma Yoodha
|''Karma Yoodha''
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|2006 - 2017
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|''[[Meri Bassai]]''
|Sher Singh Mama
|Sher Singh Mama
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| 2009 || ''God Lives in the Himalayas'' || || [[Nepali language|Nepali]] ||
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| 2014 || ''[[Mary Kom (film)|Mary Kom]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tnm.com.np/sunil-thapa/|title= SUNIL THAPA: HIS RETURN TO BOLLYWOOD BIOPIC WITH MARY KOM|accessdate=}}</ref> || M. Narjit Singh || [[Hindi]] ||
| 2014 || ''[[Mary Kom (film)|Mary Kom]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tnm.com.np/sunil-thapa/|title= SUNIL THAPA: HIS RETURN TO BOLLYWOOD BIOPIC WITH MARY KOM}}</ref>''|| M. Narjit Singh || [[Hindi]] ||
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| 2015 || ''[[10 Endrathukulla]]'' || Lawyer || Tamil ||
| 2015 || ''[[10 Endrathukulla]]'' || Lawyer || Tamil ||
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|2017 ||''[[Sarkar Raj (2017 film)|Sarkar Raj]]''|| || [[Bhojpuri]]||
|2017 ||''Sarkar Raj''|| || [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]||
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|2019 ||''[[Nirahua Chalal London]]''|| Vishabhar Singh || [[Bhojpuri]]||
|2018 || ''[[Border (2018 Bhojpuri film)|Border]]''|| || Bhojpuri ||
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|2019 ||''[[Nirahua Chalal London]]''|| Vishabhar Singh || [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]||
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|''[[Prem Geet 3]]''
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Latest revision as of 02:52, 23 October 2024

Sunil Thapa
सुनील थापा
Born (1957-05-19) 19 May 1957 (age 67)
Dang, Nepal[1]
Other namesRatey Kaila
Sher Singh/Dinesh Lamichhane
OccupationActor
SpouseRajani Limbu (Thapa)
Children2

Sunil Thapa (Nepali: सुनील थापा) is a Nepalese actor[2][3][4] who has appeared in Nepali, Bollywood and Bhojpuri films. He started his career with the Bollywood movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye.[5]

He is an enigmatic figure in the Nepali movie industry, winning more awards, including the Motion Pictures Award Nepal twice. He is popular for his villainous roles in Nepali movies.

He is the chairman of Everest Film Academy,[6] aiming to cultivate exceptional filmmakers who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Nepali Film Industry. As the chairman, he is dedicated to fostering a new generation of talent through Everest Film Academy.

Career

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Thapa started his modelling career in 1974 in Mumbai (then Bombay), with Binny's and Mafatlal Fabrics.[citation needed]

During his early days, he was also engaged in sports and was a professional football player for ICL Club Bombay and Orkay's Sports Club.[citation needed]

Besides acting and sports, he also worked as a photo journalist for JS Magazine (Junior Statesman) and covered the Bhutan Coronation in 1974. In 2014 he was also nominated for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Filmfare Award for his extraordinary role in Mary Kom.[7][8] He is recently working for Nepali Movie "Sher Bahadur".[9][10]

Filmography

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Thapa has featured in many Nepalese, Bhojpuri and Hindi films. The following are some of the select films of Thapa.

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Language Notes
1981 Ek Duuje Ke Liye Hindi
1982 Aaj Ki Awaaz Hindi
1982 Mashaal Nepali
1986 Manav Hatya Police Constable Bajirao Kale Hindi
1989 Chino Rate Kaila Nepali
1989 Manu The Great Hindi
1989 Albela Hindi
1991 Deuki Nepali
1992 Naseebwaala Hindi
1992 Bandhu Inspector Hindi/ Bengali
1994 Prabhisha Nepali
1999 Thuldai Nepali
2000 Aago Nepali
2000 Tan Ta Sarai Bigris Ni Badri Nepali
2000 Yo Maya Ko Sagar Pitambar Nepali
2003 Jetho Kancho Birkhe Saau Nepali
2004 Basanta Ritu Ranveer Singh Nepali
2005 Karma Yoodha Dharanidhar Nepali
2006 - 2017 Meri Bassai Sher Singh Mama Nepali TV Serial
2007 Raghubir Birat Nepali
2008 Kanoon Mantri Satya Prakash Nepali
2009 God Lives in the Himalayas Nepali
2014 Mary Kom[11] M. Narjit Singh Hindi
2015 10 Endrathukulla Lawyer Tamil
2017 Sarkar Raj Bhojpuri
2018 Border Bhojpuri
2019 Nirahua Chalal London Vishabhar Singh Bhojpuri
2019–Present Dear Jindagi Nepali TV Serial
2019 Sher-E-Hindustan Bhojpuri
2022 Prem Geet 3 Nepali

References

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  1. ^ "Kurakani Shalabh Sanga (Sunil Thapa) - Episode 2 - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Biography of Sunil Thapa; An antagonist in reel life".
  3. ^ "Most popular villain Sunil Thapa".
  4. ^ "Actor Sunil Thapa making comeback with Sher Bahadur". Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Rati Agnihotri: I was a rare North Indian girl doing well down South - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Everest Film Academy- Follow Your Passion". Everest Film Academy. 22 August 2022.
  7. ^ Ganesan, Ranjita (23 August 2014). "Why Priyanka Chopra was picked to play Mary Kom". Business Standard India. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Nepali Actor Sunil Thapa in Bhansali's Film With Priyanka Chopra". 13 June 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  9. ^ "Sunil Thapa To Portray The Character Of 'Sher Bahadur'".
  10. ^ "Sunil Thapa being Sher Bahadur". Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  11. ^ "SUNIL THAPA: HIS RETURN TO BOLLYWOOD BIOPIC WITH MARY KOM".
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